Political Strategists born on July 18

Take a focused look at the political strategists born on July 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1918 Nelson Mandela

  Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first Black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. [bio]